Grayish Red

The color #AD9999 is a grayish red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 173, 153, 153 and HSL values of 0°, 11%, 64%.

Color Values for #AD9999

Below are the different color format representations for #AD9999. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#AD9999
RGB:
rgb(173,153,153) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(0,11%,64%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 12%, 12%, 32%) Copied!

Color Composition of #AD9999

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #AD9999. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 67.8%
Green: 60%
Blue: 60%

Contrast Analysis for #AD9999

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #AD9999

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #AD9999

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #AD9999

The complementary color for #AD9999 is #99ADAD. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #AD9999

The analogous colors for #AD9999 are #AD99A3 and #ADA399. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #AD9999

The triadic colors for #AD9999 are #99AD99 and #9999AD. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #AD9999

These are the darker variations of #AD9999. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #8A7A7A and #685C5C. This progression shows how #AD9999 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #AD9999

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #BDADAD and #CEC2C2. This progression shows how #AD9999. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #AD9999

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #AD9999. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #AD9999

Companies and brands that incorporate #AD9999 in their visual identity.

#AD9999 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #AD9999. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #AD9999 is a grayish red with RGB values of 173, 153, 153 and HSL values of 0°, 11%, 64%.

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